World Cup 2018: Messi and defending champions Germany stunned in Kazan

Few of Russia's host cities can rival Kazan for sheer drama in week two, as the Tatarstan capital became the end of the road for Lionel Messi, Argentina and defending champions Germany.

The week began with something of a lull, as the city recovered from several days of Colombian noise, passion and colour - the South Americans crushing Poland 3-0 last Sunday.

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